PSY6490 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code:2336490
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (1.00 - 4.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Psychology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assist.Prof.Dr LEMAN KORKMAZ KARAOĞLU
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

This course aims to offer masters and PhD students the opportunity to design and conduct a small projector and/or write and submit a scientific article to a scholarly journal. The course also provides a framework about how to prepare a scientific article or research on a specific area of specialization.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1Skills to understand and successfully employ the latest and most advanced research and data analysis methods and techniques.✔
2Knowledge of the latest theoretical and empirical literature in psychology.✔
3Skills to conduct research and critically evaluate the important literature on any topic of interest related to psychology or other relevant disciplines.✔
4Awareness about the novel information in light of the theoretical knowledge gained and knowledge to develop advanced research topics and questions.✔
5Skills to develop and carry out a research project from beginning to end in light of the formulated research questions using the accumulated knowledge from relevant literature and methods.✔
6Awareness of conducting research, publishing, and application activities in light of ethical principles and values.✔
7Skills to work independently as an individual and as part of a team.✔
8Skills to communicate effectively, both in written and oral forms of English and Turkish, during scientific activities.✔

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